Supermarket Store Manager
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Supermarket Store Managers who are practiced in their profession and carry more than 10 years of experience make up over three-fourths of Supermarket Store Managers. Pay fluctuates from $37K to $105K per year, but expected earnings average $65K annually. In the world of Supermarket Store Managers, total cash compensation can vary between $37K and $105K. Each package generally includes bonuses and profit sharing proceeds, and in exceptional cases, those amounts can reach heights of $23K and $10K, respectively. A strong majority report receiving medical coverage from their employers and the greater part collect dental insurance. Work is enjoyable for Supermarket Store Managers, who typically claim high levels of job satisfaction. Men account for the majority of Supermarket Store Managers who responded to the questionnaire — 86 percent to be exact. The figures in this overview were provided by individuals who took PayScale's salary questionnaire.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

Job Description for Supermarket Store Manager

The person in charge of all aspects of a supermarket's functioning is the supermarket store manager. They are responsible for a wide variety of areas from the food inventory to personnel matters to the store's financial performance. The supermarket store manager typically supervises a team of department managers who run the various divisions of the store, as well as managers who oversee cashiers and customer service. They help department managers with inventory projections and ordering to ensure timely product rotation and efficient use of shelf space. The manager works with customer service and cashier managers (or the head cashier) to address any difficulties with frequent-customer cards, product complaints, and cash-handling procedures.

The supermarket store manager is also responsible for the financial health of the grocery store. They are expected to create annual and monthly budgets and forecasts and adhere to them. The manager may set goals for each department related to sales and cleanliness, and they look at sales trends and prior years' financials to help ensure an optimal labor cost. Additionally, the store manager ensures that all deposits and cash flow are properly reconciled with expected sales figures.

By the time they are in consideration for a supermarket sales manager position, an individual will typically have extensive experience in this field, likely including at least three to five years as a department or assistant store manager. Larger supermarkets usually require at least an associate's or bachelor's degree as well. While supermarket store managers typically work regular business hours during the week, they should expect to work on weekends frequently as well. Additionally, the store manager must always be available in the event of any emergencies.

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Pay by Experience Level for Supermarket Store Manager

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

The average inexperienced worker's salary is approximately $56K. It's worth noting that people with five to 10 years of experience report bringing in less at around $50K on average. Supermarket Store Managers see a median salary of $67K after reaching one to two decades on the job. Big financial gains seem to result from working for more than two decades; veterans in this group report earning $74K on average.